So that they may encourage the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, to be sensible, pure, workers at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored.

Thursday, February 14, 2013

The Golden Key

There were several men who appeared to be prisoners, they
all shared a common cell and they all seemed to be miserably depressed with
their circumstances. Night began to fall and all but one of the prisoners fell
off to sleep. As the others slept soundly he pulled out a golden key on a
string, which was around his neck and concealed by his clothing.

With the key he released himself from the cell and freely
roamed the corridors of the complex where he and the others were being held
captive. There where many thing of great value that he touched and enjoyed and
he fed himself of the delicacies that were found in the kitchen before retiring
back to his place in the dimly lit cell with the others.

Time seemed to progress and this went on each and every
night while the others were asleep, without fail. Now the other prisoners were
malnourished and sick as they were only fed rations from time to time and due
to a lack of adequate exercise they had all grown increasingly weak that is
except for one. Although they all knew that something was not right they were
too sick to really concern themselves with the details.

I asked the Lord, what does this mean? Why is it that this
guy has a key and why does he not release himself and the others instead of
feeding himself while the others die of sickness and starvation?

What he said in response shocked me! The Lord said that this
is how many in the church live their lives. The golden key represents the truth
or the gospel, and the one prisoner has it and has kept it to himself, enjoying
all of the benefits while never being changed by them. And even worst than
that, by keeping this truth to himself others are dying around him, even within
his personal sphere of influence.

The gospel is (the key) the power of God to set the captive
free. It is (the bread of life) which nourishes and invigorates the hungry
soul. When one is empowered by the gospel, he should experiences freedom from
all of the things that once held him captive and with it should come notable
change in the heart and character of the individual.

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My name is Mary-Ann, I am married to Mark who is a retired Navy Chief, that has been called to pastor. Together we have 10 children with 1 at home right now. We are servants of God, who live their lives according to His leading.
I am a homemaker and stay at home mother. I do believe in modest dress, and a simple lifestyle. . I love to sew, quilt and make homemade soy candles. I am also an avid reader and write book reviews.